After assisting with lancing a client's cyst in a clinic, the nurse is responsible for sterilizing some of the nondisposable equipment. The nurse needs to ensure that the cutting edges of some instruments are not damaged
Which of the following is the best technique to sterilize the sharp instruments to get this effect? A) Free-flowing steam
B) Steam under pressure
C) Chemical sterilization
D) Dry heat
D
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Dry heat is a good technique for sterilizing sharp instruments and reusable syringes, because moist heat damages cutting edges and the ground surfaces of glass. Free-flowing steam is a method in which items are exposed to the heated vapor that escapes from boiling water. Steam under pressure is the most dependable method for destroying all forms of organisms and spores. Both gas and liquid chemicals are used to sterilize invasive equipment and may not be suitable for sterilizing instruments with a sharp edge.
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